Feather Down - Chesters
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Add your business details- Luxury glampsite on a private estate 15 minutes’ drive from Jedburgh
- Dryburgh Abbey 20 minutes’ drive; Monteviot Gardens 20 minutes by bike
- Exclusive-use hot tubs; pick-your-own vegetables; gourmet local pub
Liking the idea of discovering a secret garden? Fancy a foodie paradise on your doorstep? Look forward to all this when you camp (in some luxury, by the way) on the private estate at Feather Down - Chesters, 15 minutes’ drive from Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
As you’ll realise, food and drink is a major theme of any stay here. Camp out in the woods, and you’ll soon come across the two-acre walled garden filled with seasonal vegetables that are yours to pick and eat.
From your pitch, take a boat ride down the River Teviot to a visitor centre, café and restaurant in a former farm steading; here you can pick up local produce including cheese and beer. The estate has its own real-ale microbrewery, and also owns the Ancrum Cross Keys pub (five minutes’ drive), known for delicious food thanks to its Gordon Ramsay-trained chef.
So – no shortage of special things to eat and drink here – but what of the accommodation? Luckily it’s just as special. Ultra-luxurious safari tents are equipped with outdoor showers and flushing loos, comfortable mattresses and a living space that accommodates up to six with ease. Even better, exclusive-use hot tubs sit next to each tent so you can relax in the peaceful Borders countryside.
There’s still plenty to do though. The estate is full of leafy nooks and crannies – including a treehouse – to explore, and is home to sheep, cattle, deer, pheasants, partridges, buzzards and myriad rabbits. You can also fish for salmon and trout (in season) on the river (bring your own gear, no licence required).
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Feather Down - Chesters
Chesters Estate
Jedburgh
Scottish Borders
Scotland
TD8 6UL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.49506°N
-2.62135°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.7 km Bus Station
7.3 km Mill Rd End
9 km Jedforest Hotel
Rail15.1 km Tweedbank Rail Station
18 km Galashiels Rail Station
26.8 km Stow Rail Station
Ferry34.9 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
35 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
36.7 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
If you’re into keeping active, you can explore the Borders in a number of ways. Try pony trekking from Ferniehurst Mill Lodge (20 minutes’ drive), cycle to the arboretum of ancient trees at Monteviot Gardens (20 minutes’ bike ride), and take a dip in the River Teviot from your pitch.
Combine exercise with a purpose on the course at Minto Golf Club (10 minutes’ drive). If the weather turns drizzly on you, take the kids swimming at Teviotdale Leisure Centre (20 minutes), while another family-friendly option is a stroll along the Jed Water overlooking Jedburgh Castle and Abbey (15 minutes).
Soak up the atmosphere of the Middle Ages at three more great ruined Borders abbeys – all linked by the Borders Abbeys Way. Kelso is known for its Romanesque architecture, and rose-coloured Melrose is burial place of the head of Robert the Bruce. Founded in 1150, Dryburgh Abbey (all 20 minutes) sits on the River Tweed and you can search for the tombs of Sir Walter Scott and Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in its atmospheric grounds.
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
St Cuthbert's Way - Part 3 3.8 km
Jedburgh Abbey - Kelso Abbey 4.8 km
Denholm and Bedrule 5.7 km
Maxton, Mertoun and The River Tweed 7.8 km
St Boswells, The River Tweed and Dryburgh Abbey 8.5 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Feather Down - Chesters have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Feather Down - Chesters dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Feather Down - Chesters? If you’re into keeping active, you can explore the Borders in a number of ways. Try pony trekking from Ferniehurst Mill Lodge (20 minutes’ drive), cycle to the arboretum of ancient trees … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Feather Down - Chesters?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. If you expect to arrive later than 6 p.m., please give the farmer a ring. Please be aware that if you arrive later than 9 p.m. the farmer is entitled to charge a £30 late arrival fee.
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